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Are electric vehicles the answer to oil shocks?
The U.S. war on Iran has driven up gasoline prices, alarming drivers around the world and spurring renewed interest in electric vehicles. Gasoline prices are rising “and so are searches for EVs,” said InsideEVs. The Iran crisis has…
Why electric cars are taking over in this 40°C country where batteries struggle
Electric cars still spark the same debate in many places: are they practical enough when weather turns extreme? Battery range can dip in cold, and heat can strain systems, especially on long trips. Yet Norway has quietly shown that a near-total EV…
Trump administration sues California over electric vehicle mandate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The federal government sued California on Thursday over its electric vehicle mandate, escalating an ongoing clash between the White House and state leaders over climate and energy policy. At the center of the dispute is…
Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors just added some fresh funding to its development journey via warrant exercise. The funding is made possible by a public offering that began in January. It's been ten days since our favorite (and only) SEV startup…
KBRA Releases Research - Electric Vehicle Residual Values in Europe: On the Road to Greater Stability?
KBRA releases research examining recent trends in electric vehicle (EV) residual values across Europe and the implications for auto asset-backed securities (ABS). Following a sharp repricing after pandemic-era supply constraints unwound, recent…
Car makers call for urgent review of EV sales targets as demand wanes
Car makers have issued an urgent plea to the Government to follow the lead of the EU and US by relaxing electric vehicle sales targets amid stalling demand. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Thursday published new analysis it…
Rachel Reeves just slapped drivers round the face - but one left-wing ally will be raging
Rachel Reeves will hit electric car drivers with a new pay-per-mile tax Rachel Reeves has her eyes set on slapping drivers around the face once again with higher car tax bills in the pipeline, but one leading Labour figure will be furious that…
Labour rejects desperate calls from UK industry to make urgent car ban change
The UK car industry has called for a review into net zero sales The Labour Government has rejected pleas from the UK motoring industry to tweak upcoming electric car sales targets as the UK's petrol and diesel car ban edges closer. Kier Mather…
Tesla's 91% February sales jump in China defies overall market slowdown
Tesla has emerged as a rare outlier in China's slowing electric vehicle (EV) market, posting a massive sales surge in February even as domestic leaders like BYD grapple with double-digit declines. The US carmaker's Shanghai Gigafactory delivered…
Trump Administration Sues California Over Vehicle Emissions Rules -- OPIS
The administration argues the regulations violate the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, which directs the federal government to establish uniform fuel economy standards nationwide. Federal officials say California's requirements would…
Tesla driver stunned by unprovoked incident on roadway: 'I didn't cut them off or do anything to upset them
A Tesla driver's disturbing experience with another driver demonstrates a key reason some choose not to switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle. In a subreddit for all things Tesla, a post discussed rolling coal — the deliberate…
Software giant latest to say quiet part out loud about job apocalypse
READ MORE: Warning as ChatGPT plots tool that peers into your bank accounts Another tech giant has announced plans for sweeping layoffs artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce. Software company Atlassian announced Wednesday it will slash…
Samsung chief returns from Europe after likely talks on EV battery cooperation
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong returned Friday to Seoul from a business trip to Europe after likely holding meetings with European carmakers for discussions on cooperating in the field of batteries. Lee replied, 'Yes,' as he returned via…
How is war with Iran impacting the auto industry?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It has been a volatile last few years for the automotive industry suppliers, who have dealt with tariffs, inflation and the looming specter of Chinese-made electric vehicles, among other challenges. That uncertainty has…
London levy on SUVs is justified - they're ugly, vulgar and a climate catastrophe
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